Martial Arts Crossover: My Wife is the Top Scholar

Chapter 541 Slaying the Demon God, Settling Grudges, Tang Shiwu, the Expert in Internal Strife

Martial artists must eventually return to the ground.

Even Chu Liuxiang was no exception. No matter how superb his lightness skill or how proficient he was in swimming, ninety percent of life-and-death battles in the world took place on land.

Perhaps it is because the slogan of "pursuing the Way of Heaven" has been shouted so fervently for thousands of years, and many sages have broken through the void, that people have forgotten the earth.

There are three ways to win: favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships.

There are countless martial arts that pursue the unity of man and nature.

There are countless ways to make friends, and even a notorious old devil has two or three friends.

The only advantage that is "location" is subconsciously overlooked.

Those techniques related to terrain advantage are mostly formations and military strategies; martial arts secrets are very rare.

It's also possible that duels between experts cause exceptionally severe damage to the battlefield; a single punch can destroy a house, and a single shot can overturn a street, making it easy to negate any advantage in terrain.

"The True Secret of Earth Transformation" is a unique skill that focuses solely on seizing the advantage of a strategic location. I do not desire the boundless starry sky or the celestial bodies; I only desire this land beneath my feet.

Cheng Huaixiu had never seen such bizarre kung fu before.

Leng Yifu's every move was extremely heavy, as if he were lifting a mountain and smashing it down.

The force of his powerful punch was comparable to that of Wang Shenglan.

What's even more terrifying is that Leng Yifu's attacks emit extremely strange shockwaves that can penetrate his protective aura and vibrate his internal organs.

When used for defense, this fluctuation can form an incredibly powerful bluish-black aura on the body's surface. When Cheng Huaixiu's sword energy pierced Leng Yifu, it was weakened by half by the aura.

Cheng Huaixiu was unaware that Leng Yifu's ferocity and domineering nature could not be sustained. Although the shockwaves were powerful, each attack had a backlash, injuring himself first and then the enemy.

To put it bluntly, Leng Yifu was competing with Cheng Huaixiu to see who could risk their life more, hoping to completely defeat Cheng Huaixiu and plunder Cheng Huaixiu's spiritual essence before the root of the disease manifested.

Medicine can't cure all diseases; when you're desperate, you'll try anything.

Leng Yifu had been suffering from internal injuries for over twenty years, and had long since become a madman. He had completely forgotten the medical ethics of healing and saving lives.

"Who dares to stop me!"

"I'll kill you!"

"I am invincible!"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

Leng Yifu's maniacal laughter echoed through the mountains and forests.

His feet were firmly planted in the rock, and a thick, heavy, dark blue-black energy, carrying the aura of earth tremors, erupted from his body, as if he were one with the ground beneath his feet, and his energy suddenly increased three or four times.

"Cheng Huaixiu, you're courting death!"

Leng Yifu roared madly, his fists carrying the force to split mountains and shatter the earth as he slammed them toward Cheng Huaixiu. Before the wind from his fists even arrived, the shockwaves had already spread out.

The air was as thick as mercury, and the surrounding gravity seemed to increase threefold. Every movement, every punch and kick required ten times the strength, as if carrying a mountain on one's back.

This is the domineering aspect of the "Geological Transformation True Technique": it draws upon the earth's primordial energy, making each strike as heavy as a thousand pounds, greatly slowing down a person's movement speed, forcing them to use their bodies to withstand the strange and difficult-to-defend heavy punches that penetrate their protective qi.

Cheng Huaixiu's eyes were cold and clear. She took mysterious steps and her figure was as elusive as smoke as she observed Leng Yifu's weaknesses.

A clear mind, untouched by worldly dust.

If your heart is as clear as ice, you will not be surprised when the sky falls.

No matter how powerful a force is, it will always have one or more points of leverage or weak points. As long as you find these points of leverage, you can break through a powerful move with a single sword strike.

Leng Yifu had gone mad and was in a state of demonic possession. His energy was chaotic, and a chilling black mist, indicating that he had gone astray in his training, was emanating from his body. There must be a flaw hidden in his moves.

Heart Sword Divine Technique: Heart Clear, Sword Spirit Renewed!

The sword light fell like a galaxy, and flowed like moonlight.

The sword energy was nimble and elusive, its trajectory difficult to trace, moving nimbly through the gaps in the heavy, mountain-like fist force.

With a slight tremor of the sword, he pointed, deflected, guided, and deflected, precisely striking the fleeting moment in Leng Yifu's berserk power flow, his move as skillful as a butcher dissecting an ox.

Leng Yifu's terrifying fist force, capable of clearing a path through mountains, was actually drawn and dispersed by this seemingly weak sword force. Seventy percent of its power was channeled into the void or directed to its side, blasting deep pits into the ground and sending rubble flying.

Seeing his powerful attack neutralized by the sword energy, Leng Yifu's eyes turned bloodshot. Ignoring the excruciating pain in his meridians caused by excessive activation of his true energy, he transformed his fists into claws, unleashing even more intense shockwaves, and charged like a mad tiger.

The two claws blocked all of Cheng Huaixiu's escape routes.

Leng Yifu must finish this quickly!

The longer it is delayed, the more violent the backlash from the chronic illnesses and injuries accumulated over twenty years will become. If one is not careful, one may die from severed meridians and ruptured dantian.

Cheng Huaixiu frowned slightly, feeling the pressure from Leng Yifu, who was as if she were a demon. Her sword style suddenly changed, and her sword intent transformed from the flowing starry river into a soaring momentum, like an eagle striking the sky and flying high.

Heart Sword Divine Technique: Heart Soars, Sword Soars!

The sword energy soared into the sky with the intent of breaking free from constraints and soaring through the heavens. The sword light was like a rainbow, piercing straight at the point where Leng Yifu's attack was at its strongest. It broke through the surface with a single point, and with extreme sharpness and the momentum of a flying dragon in the sky, it forcibly pierced through the viscous and heavy shock field and the dark blue protective energy.

With a "sizzle," Leng Yifu's indestructible protective aura was pierced by the sword energy, his clothes on his shoulder were torn, leaving a bloody mark. Although he was not seriously injured, his movements were slightly slowed, and his blood and qi surged even more violently.

"Aaaaaah! You bastard! Break it!"

Leng Yifu went completely mad, recklessly extracting the earth's vital energy. His eight extraordinary meridians burst open as they absorbed too much true energy in a very short time.

At least five acupoints were shattered as a result.

The hidden injuries worsened by 40%, and the internal organs were severely damaged.

Leng Yifu pretended not to feel anything. He clasped his hands together, gathered all his strength, and transformed it into a massive hammer that shook the heavens and the earth. With visible twisting and shockwaves, it crashed down with the force of Mount Tai.

This strike embodied Leng Yifu's last desire for life, while simultaneously exhausting his remaining vitality. The air groaned under the strain, the cracks in the ground rapidly expanded, and large chunks of rock crumbled away.

A cold glint flashed in Cheng Huaixiu's eyes.

The decisive moment has arrived.

The stronger Leng Yifu's attack, the more severe his internal injuries became, and the more openings he had. His true energy was no longer restrained.

An invincible punch will have at least 30% of its force dissipating into the ground. Not only will it have no destructive power, but the ground's reaction will also offset some of its force.

The weakness lies in the moment when he gambles everything, his old strength has been unleashed but new strength has not yet been generated, and the internal injuries are backfiring most severely.

Cheng Huaixiu pushed his Sword Heart Clarity to its limit, his spirit and energy soaring to new heights, as if he had merged with the chilling autumn atmosphere of the world. The Color Void Sword in his hand emitted a clear and melodious dragon's roar, condensing into a sharp sword light.

Heart Sword Divine Technique: Cold Heart, Sharp Sword!

This is the fastest and sharpest move in the "Heart Sword Divine Technique," capable of piercing through everything. The sword energy is like a white rainbow piercing the sun. It lacks the flexibility and versatility of the Heart Clear Sword Spirit, and the lofty and expansive spirit of the Heart High Sword Soaring. It only concentrates all the mind, sword intent, and power into one point, transforming it into an indestructible and unbreakable peerless sharpness, with energy that permeates mountains and rivers and reaches the heavens.

The sword light flashed by!

It's faster than the naked eye can perceive.

Before Leng Yifu's devastating punch could be fully unleashed, a cold star, like a shooting star chasing the moon, pierced his chest with unparalleled precision, striking his Tanzhong acupoint, which was violently shaking due to his frenzied internal energy and whose defenses were at their lowest.
"Pfft!"

There was no earth-shattering roar, only a barely audible piercing sound. Cheng Huaixiu's peerless sword, imbued with all his energy and spirit, tore through the remaining bluish-black energy on Leng Yifu's body, ignoring his tough muscles, and pierced through his internal organs like a hot knife through butter.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

Leng Yifu's ferocious expression froze on his face, and his fists, which had been pounding down, fell powerlessly.

He looked at his chest in disbelief.

The ancient-looking Color Void Sword not only pierced his body, but also his frantically circulating, near-collapsed core of true essence. His internal injuries erupted completely, his true energy surged wildly within his body, and his eight extraordinary meridians ruptured inch by inch.

"Uh... ho ho..."

Leng Yifu let out a scream that was hard to understand. His violent true energy was like a punctured balloon, and the earth's energy he had stirred up was completely out of control, backfiring on him.

His skin was cracked all over, and purplish-black blood seeped from his seven orifices. His face was contorted like a demon.

Cheng Huaixiu flicked his wrist, drew his sword, leaving a trail of blood, and then gracefully retreated several feet.

The madness in Leng Yifu's eyes quickly faded, replaced by endless emptiness and excruciating pain that penetrated to the bone. He tried to raise his hand, only to find that all the meridians in his body were severed.

The old injury of demonic possession that had plagued him for over twenty years and had been forcibly suppressed erupted like a volcano the moment his true essence dissipated and his body was exhausted.

"No...my...jade Buddha..."

Leng Yifu let out a desperate howl, his voice hoarse like a broken bellows. His tall body convulsed violently a few times before crashing to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. Blood quickly stained the ground beneath him. His eyes, once filled with madness, gradually lost their luster, eventually freezing into endless resentment and a lingering attachment to life.

The autumn wind swept by, carrying the chill of late autumn, dispersing the pervasive stench of blood and the swirling dust.

Cheng Huaixiu sheathed his sword, his expression unchanged, as if he had only accomplished a trivial task.

Facing a formidable foe like Leng Yifu is no trivial matter, but there are three outsiders here, so it's necessary to maintain the demeanor of a fairy.

If Li Zhaoting were by her side, Cheng Huaixiu would have collapsed long ago, exhausted, waiting for Li Zhaoting to gently lift her up and enjoy his warm embrace.

Guo Xu, Cheng Caiyu, and Cheng Tieyi were completely stunned. All three were skilled in the escort agency, especially Guo Xu, whose swordsmanship was as swift as the wind and who was dashing and debonair.

Unexpectedly, on his first mission, he encountered a formidable enemy like Leng Yifu. This enemy not only wanted to rob the caravan but was also an enemy of the Changfeng Escort Agency. He originally wanted to avenge his father, but he was defeated by Leng Yifu in less than five moves.

Just when the three were in complete despair, Cheng Huaixiu forced Leng Yifu back with a sword, protected Cheng Caiyu, and then engaged in a duel with Leng Yifu, killing him in five moves.

I had long heard that Fairy Jingzhai was highly skilled in martial arts, not to mention that she was already married and her husband's family were masters who stood at the pinnacle of the martial arts world. Their daily sparring and sword practice, with just a few pointers, was more effective than ten years of hard work for an ordinary person.

But isn't that a bit too powerful?

As the head steward of Changfeng Escort Agency, Cheng Caiyu was used to welcoming and seeing off guests. She clasped her hands in a familiar gesture and said, "Cheng Caiyu of Changfeng Escort Agency thanks Madam Li for saving my life. We have no way to repay your kindness. If you ever need our help in the future, just let us know and Changfeng Escort Agency will repay you with our lives."

Cheng Caiyu had heard a secret tale from the martial arts world: Li Zhaoting was a womanizer with many wives and concubines, and he had some peculiar requirements for how to address them in order to distinguish between them.

The proud and arrogant "wives" such as Feng Suzhen, Li Shengnan, Cheng Huaixiu, and Wang Shenglan all addressed Li Zhaoting in different ways, each with their own exclusive titles. When outsiders addressed Li Zhaoting's wives, if several wives were present, they would be addressed by their surnames; if it was a single person, they must be addressed as "Madam Li."

Flattery is a profound art.

Having mastered the three great skills of the Starry Sky Sect, one can make a living wherever one goes. Azi ventures alone into Miao territory, and wherever she goes, she can become a minor manager.

There's an even greater art to the art of pillow talk.

A single word, a hint, a glance can trigger many unpredictable consequences; once the pillow talk starts, it can be more terrifying than a hurricane or tsunami.

Cheng Huaixiu smiled and said, "Slaying demons and eliminating evil is the duty of Cihang Jingzhai, and it is also the duty of my husband. No matter which identity I am in, I cannot escape it!"

Guo Xu asked, "Madam Li, why is Leng Yifu here? What happened in Chang'an?"

Cheng Huaixiu frowned slightly and explained, "You've heard the rumors about my husband, haven't you?"

The three nodded, indicating that they understood.

This answer is absolutely perfect.

Li Zhaoting, born in the year of Jiazi, is a fierce and malevolent figure. Wherever he goes, blood flows like rivers. No matter how many murders occur in Chang'an, they are all perfectly reasonable.

It would be suspicious if no murders occurred.

Having an older sister who was a bodyguard, Cheng Huaixiu was very familiar with the rules of the escort industry, and said with a smile, "You all go and escort your goods! Leave things here to me!"

Cheng Caiyu bowed deeply and said, "Madam Li! We have important duties to attend to, so we will take our leave now. We will definitely visit Lord Li in person to express our gratitude later... No! Lord Li is an upright and impartial official. We are truly sorry! We don't even know how to express our gratitude to you."

"We're all men and women of the martial world, we should be loyal to each other, why bother with all that pedantic nonsense? I probably won't be back in the capital until the end of the year, then I'll tell you the truth, so don't overthink it."

Li Zhaoting quietly appeared behind the three of them, and then flashed to Cheng Huaixiu's side.

He reached out his left hand, took Cheng Huaixiu's arm, grasped her pulse point, and used his One-Finger Divine Skill to heal her wounds.

Guo Xu smiled and said, "This year during the Spring Festival, we will visit Master Li and wish him great success in his martial arts career."

"I wish you all the best."

"Thank you, Master Li... for your blessings!"

Guo Xu thought to himself, "We three can't accept your blessings, sir. We'd better run away quickly! The reputation of Changfeng Escort Agency cannot be ruined in this generation."

Li Zhaoting feigned anger and said, "Huaixiu! How can you act even more impulsively than Shenglan? Leng Yifu has a 20-year-old wound on his body and is most afraid of a protracted battle."

He wants a quick victory, so you want a quick victory too?

Where is your combat wisdom?
How did the injury get so serious?

I told you a long time ago that you should learn some protective qi cultivation techniques to improve your defense.

I will teach you "Purple Yang Qi".

If you don't study hard, I'll spank you!

Cheng Huaixiu nestled in Li Zhaoting's arms, closed her eyes to enjoy the warmth, and said softly, "My lord, it's not that I'm reckless, but Leng Yifu... His martial arts are very strange, we can only fight him head-on."

"When exchanging blows, you can use your inner energy to protect yourself."

"His attacks can penetrate the protective aura and directly strike the internal organs. Fortunately, his understanding is not deep, and there were only two or three shocks. Otherwise, if he threw a punch, he could shatter a person's internal organs into pieces more than minced meat. Wouldn't he be invincible?"

"so smart?"

"How could I dare to lie to my master?"

"Shengnan's battle is over too. Let's review the process and heal your internal injuries while we're at it."

How to treat it?

"Use the demon seed to stimulate the immortal embryo."

Li Zhaoting picked up Cheng Huaixiu in his arms.

Cheng Huaixiu felt weak and limp all over.

……

Qingniu Mountain Villa.

The core of the last incident was Miaoshoutang.

The core of this incident is Bai Yulou.

Baiyulou is the largest den of iniquity in Chang'an City, and also an intelligence trading center jointly operated by forces such as the Qinglong Society, Hell Escort Agency, and Tianming Sect. The Tianming Sect's manager in Baiyulou is the centenarian demon Zhong Zhongyou.

The incident began two months ago when Baili Changqing received a job to escort the Hanhai Jade Buddha.

The black market has issued a bounty for Baili Changqing.

In order to establish his authority, Tang Shiwu accepted the bounty.

Next is the three-way arrangement.

Tang Shiwu devised two plans: one was to target Baili Changqing's assassination plot, and the other was to use Baili Changqing's hand to eliminate Ximen Yu and the others after the mission failed.

There are two ways to establish authority by brandishing a knife.

One method is to cut off the enemy's head.

One method is to cut off the head of the troublemaker.

Tang Shiwu is a super spendthrift, especially fond of the latter type, and has an exceptional talent for internal power struggles.

The plan was a great success.

Ximen Yu, Ding Gan, Ma Feng, Tang Ye, Ma Bian and other troublemakers were all killed. Xiao Wu and Gao Li broke away from the Qinglong Society with the help of Li Zhaoting. From then on, the December branch became Tang Shiwu's one-man show.

This part was part of the Azure Dragon Society's plan.

Next came the schemes of the Heavenly Mandate Sect.

In order to plot against Miaoshoutang and avenge her family, Mengmeng ruined her reputation while scheming, and was targeted by "Evil Buddha" Zhong Zhongyou. Helpless, Mengmeng deliberately revealed her flaws while Li Zhaoting was eating, hoping to use someone else to kill her.

Because there were countless spies in Baiyulou and spies from various factions, Li Zhaoting was confused and mistakenly thought they wanted to cause trouble. He then ordered Li Shengnan to ambush Zhong Zhongyou on the way and eliminate this centenarian devil.

From then on, Mengmeng became the second boss of Baiyulou.

This plan was also a great success.

What followed was an unexpected plan.

That is, the "Demon God" Leng Yifu.

Leng Yifu mistakenly believed that the jade Buddha being escorted by Baili Changqing was the last jade doll. He realized that Baili Changqing was trying to deceive him, so he attempted to rob the caravan halfway through the journey. However, Cheng Huaixiu blocked his retreat, and Leng Yifu ultimately died by Cheng Huaixiu's sword.

Another unexpected branch is Pang Tong.

Pang Tong, known as the "Flying Star General," was both the biological son and the enemy of Grand Tutor Pang.

Pang Tong was highly skilled in martial arts and proficient in military strategy. He joined the army at a young age, hoping to make meritorious contributions. During his training in the army, he inadvertently learned many secrets.

Tianmang, Zhang Ben, Xiling Clan, Hanhai Jade Buddha, Jin Gui Medical Classic, the Three Great Divine Artifacts of Dongying...

Pang Tong had heard all of these secrets.

The Jade Buddha of the Vast Ocean was a gift for Pang Tong.

However, the rumored route is incorrect.

According to the escort route leaked by Jin Peng, a traitor from Changqing Escort Agency, it should be: Baili Changqing transported the goods from the Western Regions to Chang'an, where they were taken over by the Grand Escort Agency; Sima Chaoqun was then transported from Chang'an out of Guanzhong, where they were taken over by Changfeng Escort Agency.

Finally, Guo Xu escorted them to the capital.

The actual escort route was as follows: Baili Changqing delivered the jade Buddha to Chang'an and handed it over to the Changfeng Escort Agency, while Guo Xu escorted the jade Buddha to the border and handed it over directly to Pang Tong.

This is an information gap at the level of knowledge and understanding.

Grand Tutor Pang has long resided in the capital.

However, Pang Tong was not in the capital.

Several months ago, Pang Tong was transferred to Yongxing Army Road to guard against the Western Xia and Tubo. If officials saw Baili Changqing's plan, they would immediately see that something was amiss.

How could people from the martial arts world understand these intricacies?

Given 1: Pang Tong is the son of Grand Tutor Pang!

Given 2: Grand Tutor Pang is in the capital!
Where is Pang Tong located?
A: Pang Tong must be in the capital!
Deploying troops?

Who in the martial arts world knows these tricks?

Li Shengnan asked curiously, "Husband, there's still a question that hasn't been answered. Who killed those innocent hermits of Zhongnan Mountain? Could it be Leng Yifu?"

Li Zhaoting explained: "More than 20 years ago, Leng Yifu obtained the Jade Doll and mastered the divine skill, but he discovered that the Jade Doll was incomplete and that there were flaws in the cultivation method."

Practicing the Jade Doll Divine Skill will damage your meridians and acupoints, and over time, you will surely die.

Leng Yifu's true identity is Mei Tuizhi, the legendary physician of Chang'an. In order to treat internal injuries, he captured hermits to conduct experiments and taught them his mental techniques and formulas.

When these people went mad with their spiritual energy, we tried to treat them with acupuncture and other methods, but each time it was to no avail.

He endured the pain for over twenty years, but the internal injuries only worsened.

Ultimately, he had no choice but to fight to the death!

(End of this chapter)